Fayetteville, NC weather in November
In November, Fayetteville sees highs around 65°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 8 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 5:21 pm | 7:04 am / 5:03 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fayetteville Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 34%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 71°F
- Coolest November2014: average high 59°F
- Wettest November2006: 8.3 in
- Driest November2007: 0.3 in
- Highest reading89°F (November 21, 1991)
- Lowest reading18°F (November 19, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 65°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 40°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 13 | 7 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Savannah, GA242 mi · high 70°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Asheville, NC211 mi · high 59°F · 9 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in November
- Normal high152nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days184th driest of 378
- Comfortable days119th most of 341
What to pack for Fayetteville in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 40°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 28. All frost dates for Fayetteville.
Heating and cooling
November has 385 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in November?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 18°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (8.3 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Fayetteville?
November ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (61 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fayetteville (PWC) (USC00313017), 1.2 mi ENE of the city center, 96 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Fayetteville Rgnl Airport (USW00093740), 4.2 mi S of the city center, 186 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pope AFB (USW00013714), 11 mi NW of the city center, 218 ft (116 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Simmons AAF Airport (746930-93737), 6.3 mi NNW of the city center, 244 ft (142 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.